CCDCS/AlphaBEST@Diggs
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Maryland EXCELS rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Maryland's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Maryland caps infant ratios at 1:3, toddler ratios at 1:3, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Maryland EXCELS Level 1 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 90
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 4 inspections since 2023, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (9), Children's Records & Files (3), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 14 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 6, 20263 Findings3 Important
- At the Time of the Full Inspection 2 Children Were Missing the Annual Update to the Emergency Form13A.16.03.04C
At the time of the full inspection 2 children were missing the annual update to the emergency form. For correction please submit a copy to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were 8 Children Missing Documentation of Receiving the Lead Blood Test13A.16.03.04E
At the time of the full inspection there were 8 children missing documentation of receiving the lead blood test. For correction please notify the parent of the missing documentation and send the licensing specialist the missing documentation.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Were Two Staff That Are No Longer Employed at This Center13A.16.03.06A(2)
At the time of the full inspection there were two staff that are no longer employed at this center. For correction, please submit a 1203 deleting the two staff.
Oct 17, 20254 Findings4 Important
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection There Was One Teacher That Did Not Have Documentation of Completing the 12…13A.16.06.10C(1)
At the time of the mandatory inspection there was one teacher that did not have documentation of completing the 12 hours of continued training. For correction please submit certificates from the 12 hours of continued training.
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection One Aide Did Not Have Documentation of Completing the Basic Health and Safety…13A.16.06.12A(3)
At the time of the mandatory inspection one aide did not have documentation of completing the basic health and safety training within 90 days of employment. For correction please submit the aide's basic health and safety training certificate.
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection One Aide Did Not Have Documentation of Completing the Aide Orientation Within 6…13A.16.06.12C
At the time of the mandatory inspection one aide did not have documentation of completing the aide orientation within 6 months of employment. For correction please submit the aide's training certificate.
- At the Time of the Mandatory Inspection Only One Staff Member Was Certified in Approved First Aid and CPR13A.16.10.02B
At the time of the mandatory inspection only one staff member was certified in approved first aid and CPR. There needs to be 1 staff certified in first aid and CPR for every 20 children. For correction please submit certificates of approved first aid and CPR for staff.
Oct 3, 20245 Findings5 Important
- During a Review of the Children's File One Child Was Missing Doctor Information and the Parent Signature13A.16.03.04C
During a review of the children's file one child was missing doctor information and the parent signature. Please see the additional comments sheet for more information. For correction please submit a copy of the updated emergency form.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection There Was a Staff Member Who Is No Longer Employed. For Correction Please Submit a 1203.13A.16.03.06A(2)
- At the Time of the Full Inspection One Staff Member Was Missing Documentation of Having an Updated Medical Evaluation13A.16.06.04A(4)
At the time of the full inspection one staff member was missing documentation of having an updated medical evaluation. Please see additional comments for more information. For correction please submit a copy of the staff medical to the licensing specialist.
- At the Time of the Full Inspection the Site Director Was Missing Documentation of Taking the 2023 Basic Health And…13A.16.06.05C(3)
At the time of the full inspection the Site Director was missing documentation of taking the 2023 Basic Health and Safety training. For correction please submit a copy of the completed certificate.
- During the Full Inspection the Center Was Out of Compliance with Ratio13A.16.08.03A
During the full inspection the center was out of compliance with ratio. There were 4 staff with 62 school age children present. During the inspection another staff member came in to help with ratio. For correction please send the licensing specialist an updated staffing pattern showing staff coverag
Oct 11, 20232 Findings2 Important
- During the Mandatory Inspection an Employee From Another Location That Is Cleared Was Present at the Center13A.16.03.06A(1)
During the mandatory inspection an employee from another location that is cleared was present at the center. Site director is reminded that when a new staff person is going to be at the location the Licensing Specialist must be notified within 5 working days.
- During the Mandatory Inspection It Was Noted That Staff Person BM Is Missing 12 Hours of Continued Training for the Year13A.16.06.10C(1)
During the mandatory inspection it was noted that staff person BM is missing 12 hours of continued training for the year. For correction please submit copies of the certificates of the completed training.